Princess Kate's possible outing looms as Prince William steps into the spotlight

Prince William and Princess Catherine greet Emmanuel Macron as he arrives for his state visit.

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 09/07/2025

- 19:23

Updated: 09/07/2025

- 19:58

The Princess of Wales last watched her husband from the sidelines in 2023

Questions are swirling about whether Princess Kate will make an appearance at Friday's charity polo match to support her husband.

Kate traditionally attends Prince William's annual polo outing, but she was notably absent from last year's event whilst undergoing chemotherapy treatment.


The Princess last watched from the sidelines in 2023, before her health challenges kept her away from the 2024 match.

With William's participation now confirmed by Kensington Palace, royal watchers are speculating whether Kate might return to her customary spot at Guards Polo Club.

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The Palace has not confirmed whether the Princess will attend this year's match.

The Prince of Wales will take to the field this Friday for his 14th consecutive appearance at the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup.

The 43-year-old royal has never missed the annual match since its inception, making it a fixture in his summer diary.

The event will take place on July 11 at Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park.

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Prince William would often play polo with his younger brother Prince Harry.

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Kensington Palace confirmed William's participation earlier today, with the match expected to draw supporters and donors from across the country.

The charity polo cup has become a personal commitment for Prince William, who has competed every year without fail.

The annual match has raised substantial funds for charitable causes close to the royal couple's hearts.

This year's event is expected to push the total raised since the cup's inception to more than £14 million.

Princess Kate and Prince William

Kate congratulating Prince William after playing polo in 2023.

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Kate Middleton

Princess Kate wearing a Beulah London dress to watch Prince William play polo in 2023.

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The funds will directly benefit ten charities and organisations supported by the Prince and Princess of Wales.

These include a diverse range of causes tackling issues from bereavement and mental health to childhood illness and international aid.

The polo match serves as both a major fundraising vehicle and a demonstration of the royal couple's commitment to making a tangible difference in people's lives across various charitable sectors.